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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 57 in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Zoning board delays vote on family temporary housing at Whitmarsh Ave. after neighbor backlash
+6:00: Rob Halloran, longtime Worcester firefighter, dies after cancer battle
+6:00: Man charged with murder in connection with 2013 killing of Fitchburg 5-year-old
+6:00: In quick session, Worcester councilors take up police drones and litter
+6:00: Holy Cross announces men’s basketball coaching staff
+Noon: Worcester's notable college graduates: Here's the list from Goddard to Fauci
+Noon: Radio Worcester (15:25): Mayor Joe Petty talks Ed Augustus, housing, homelessness, budget, Polar Park and more
+Noon: Salisbury Singers, Daily Special join forces for "Barbershop"
+Noon: Writing Lines: Literary events go live, virtual in Worcester area
+Noon: Last Call: Alana Reed, photographer
-Worcester police looking for missing 16-year-old
-Popular Downtown Worcester restaurant expands to 7 days a week
-Oxford police: Shawn O'Connell, man shot by officer, was charging in "a full sprint"
-Worcester tunnel to close until September for construction
-U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins to resign after Justice Department ethics probe
-Related: Rollins' resignation won’t affect federal investigation into Worcester Police Department
-In Worcester, more than 1,500 job seekers visit MassHire job fair looking for work
-Some housing activists disappointed with Gov. Healey's choice of Ed Augustus for housing secretary
-Earlier: Healey chooses Augustus for housing secretary
-Related: Media Nation: Augustus, Healey’s choice as housing secretary, "won" a 2022 New England Muzzle Award
-Related: Bill Shaner: How to really show you don’t care about affordable housing
-Worcester to get first "green" street. Here's what it means
>FOOD: Stop & Shop to eliminate single-use plastic bags, charge 10 cents for paper bags
-ICYMI: W.P.D. asks for public's help finding 15-year-old runaway
-Drone video above DCU Center prior to Zach Bryan concert (1:22)
-Auburn man indicted in Stafford Street crash that killed 5-year-old girl
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford and Brilla Coffee Roasters): Forensic Science Roadshow at Gale Free Library on Thursday
-Annual Town Meeting (2:04:31)
-Wachusett Regional freshman places first at State Science Fair
-More than just great coffee at Brilla (:36)
-Lamoureux Ford has some amazing cars you would not expect (1:25)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rabid fox captured in Leicester, will be taken for testing
-Recount flips Millbury Housing Authority seat
-Millbury town meeting passes building moratorium
-Citizens’ petition regarding Beal out of order at Town Meeting
-Clinton Parks and Rec has short, volatile meeting
-Wachusett area public safety logs
-Fitchburg school uses training device to help students with disabilities — but fears loosing it
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Taylor Swift ticket scams are running rampant. Here's an example
-Blues and rock veteran Paul Nelson set for Worcester appearance
-Donate to attend the Abby's House annual Spring-Tacular at Hanover Theatre
-Worcesteria: At Donker Farm, chicks rule, but bees are a-pollen
-Shaun Connolly: My Dad's Eulogy
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 5 (28:29): Inroads In Rutland
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 382 (28:02): Barrett & McCarthy pt.2
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who served in the Worcester District Court Clerk’s office for more than 40 years
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Mariners, 9-4
-WooSox top IronPigs, 9-4
-Win 2 tickets to the WooSox, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Central Mass. Athletic Directors Association baseball and softball tournament brackets released
-Central Mass. Athletic Directors Association boys' and girls' lacrosse tournament brackets released
>CARS: The all new all electric Ariya has arrived at Bertera Nissan! (5:43)
>NATIONAL: 12-year-old Texas boy arrested after fatal shooting at Sonic restaurant
-Witness says man shot 3 people, killing 1, in dispute over $4 in Detroit
-Tragic: 26 people die in fiery crash of freight truck and passenger van in northern Mexico
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dies after being burned in fire outside Cape Cod home
-Lakeville store clerk, her boyfriend indicted in scheme to claim stolen $3 million lottery ticket
>HOMES: 10 most expensive homes sold in Worcester County, May 7th to 14th
>HEALTH: Cancer drugs among top 5 most affected by shortages in the U.S.
-A.I. may help shorten workouts to 20 minutes and still unlock "fountain of youth"
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for May 15th
-Nearly all of the WooSox biggest corporate sponsors have renewed their deals, some through 2030
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria Senior Spotlight with Callie Bucchino
-Clark Commencement speaker: Challenge facing this year’s graduates echoes an earlier time in America
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 places to spend a long weekend in the U.S.
>SHOPPING: 21 best Amazon Memorial Day sales
>TV/STREAMING: Disney+ and Hulu to be combined into “1-app experience” by end of 2023
>MOVIES: Netflix summer movie release dates
>CELEBRITY: Martha Stewart makes history on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover
>ANIMALS: Worcester area adoptable pets -- Cats, dogs and more
>HISTORY: Main Street in Worcester looking north
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Umpire pulls child out of dust devil during youth baseball game
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, family finds new house infested with snakes
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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